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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1946

Page

3

Beckley High baseball crowd eyes field expansion

The Sophia Beckley opener notes about 400 spectators and a bleacher upgrade as Beckley eyes stronger baseball footing. Plans to enlarge fields, relocate venues, and boost gate receipts are discussed alongside upcoming county high school games at Marsh Fork Amigo Stotesbury and Mark Twain in Sophia with schedule updates.

Wwhs-Sophia Beckley Ray Ryan West Virginia RMI Andy Porter Clear Fork High Nine Marsh Fork Flying Eagles Hunt Stoco Indians Amigo Field Stoco Trap Hill Sophia Mark Twain Stotesbury Clear Fork L. G. Daniels Bulldogs Tal [Beckley Surveyor Stoca Porter

Eagles Lose To Blue Hawks 3 To 1 In Extra Innings

McKinney pitched a strong game for Sophia Blue Hawks as he and reliever Ledahansky held Woodrow Wilson to three hits. In the ninth, McKinney and McVey drove in runs after a fielding error, lifting Sophia to a 3 1 victory. Be siders note Beckerly tied the game in the sixth with a home run. Walker and Shawver contributed late for Woodrow Wilson.

Junior McKinney Carl Nefl Sophia Blue Hawks Flying Eagles Woodrow Wilson McKinney Pate Bill Caldwell Eagle McVey Ledahansky Caldiyell Neckley Allen Walker Blackburn Shawver Elkins Travato Sophia Firs Sanna Lovell Beckley Coskey Tallalee Eams General Stores Blin Miller Tatene Zehoda Ehthawskyd Stone Ib Jv McNeish D.williams Mayart I. Rorrer Mankinss . Oo Marshall Peser Botte F. Williams T. Rorrer Woda Witton Arrow Elkins Ff Blackburn x Clark Apehia Ferrell Y—Wison Jim Beard Sanha Bay Trovato Ledahawsky Stone Caldwell Mankin Woodrow Wilton Stover

Coffey Sets New Course Record at Marshall County Club

Navy veteran Coffey, new pro at Marshall County Club, quickly impresses by tying the nine hole record with 32 then breaking it on 18 holes with a 66. He previously served as pro at Winchester Virginia and Hagerstown Maryland clubs.

Associated Press Moundsville W. VA Coffey Marshall County Club Winchester Hagerstown

State Negro Scholastic Meet moved to Bluefield Stadium

Charleston schedules for the annual State Negro Scholastic Track Meet were upset and the event will now be held at Bluefield Municipal Stadium. West Virginia High School Athletic Union president J Douglas Anderson announced the transfer due to conflicting schedules. Tony Janiro of Youngstown Ohio, welterweight, will box Chuck Taylor of Coalport Pennsylvania in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on June 14, promoter Mike Jacobs said.

Associated Press Charleston Janiro-Taylor New York Tony Janiro Youngstown Ohio Chuck Taylor Coalport Madison Square Garden Mike Jacobs

Fayetteville Wins Oak Hill Invitational in Track Meet

Fayetteville Pirates edge Oak Hill thinclads 81.25 to 77.5 with seven schools competing. Top individual honors go to Oak Hill’s Renny Cooper with three firsts and a high jump tie. Mt. Hope’s Stone, Ayers, and othersplace across events. Final scoring lists Fayetteville first, Oak Hill second, Mt. Hope third, Ansted fourth, Lookout fifth, Woodrow Wilson Reserves, Montgomery rounding the field.

Oak Hill Fayetteville Pirates Renny Cooper Stone Mt. Hope Jack Ayers HHL P. Fyr Oak Hy Elwell Smith Geofe Oak Huy Tune Fa Stewart Fayeitey Shockew J. Shockey Waynes Ansted Presson McGraw Ciocaidi Fayette Lookout Hinpeath Cowper Witil Kepin Oak Phih McGras Knpe Ady Mezraecs Fayettes Pack Dus Ita Ma Wen Gak Hie Shockey D. Saveer Pack Stone of Gorte Oak Hil Herndon Stewart Sin Cooper Mt Hope Crouse Beckles Newles Mt. Hore Coleman Bell of Rogers Ziga Ifoss Austis Oak Hull Miller Dacite Adi Nettles Cincaid Fayettavitle Ai Woodrow Wilson Montgomery I

Fights Last Night in New Haven AP Roundup

In New Haven last night Cantu-Wate Mann from Hamden, 10, outpointed Johnny Shor of Boston, 12 rounds. Otis Graham, 14, from Philadelphia, stopped Al Victoria, 12 rounds. Booker Hodges of Philadelphia knocked out Al La Barba of New York in 7. Richard Polite of New Orleans outpointed Vince Del Orto of Philadelphia in 10. Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh outpointed Ben Lee of Grand Island in 10.

Associated Press New Haven Cantu—Wate Mann Hamden Johnny Shor Boston Philadelphia Otis Graham al Victoria New York Alantie City N. J Booker Hodges al la Barba Fall River Mass Richard Polite New Orleans Vince del Orto Los Angeles Fritzie Zivic Puttsburgh Ben Lee Grand Island Neb

Stars, Harris, Benton lead late season showdowns across leagues

Yesterday's MLB action saw Johnny Lindell drive in four for the New York Yankees with a double and a homer in a win over Philadelphia. Mickey Harris and Johnny Pesky paced Boston's 3-1 victory over Washington to sweep the series as Al Benton, Howie Pallet and Vic Lombardi also delivered strong performances for their clubs. The Cubs, Dodgers and Cardinals won as Rickert, Lombardi, and Pallet each influenced key games, while a Dodgers win stopped the Giants from climbing in their clash at the Polo Grounds.

Associated Press Johnny Lindell Yankees Lindell New York Yankee Philadelpha Athletics &T Mickey Harris Johnny Pesky Red Sox Harris Washington Senators Boston Al_Benton Tigers Benton Louis Detroit Joe Reichler New York Lefty Grove Carl Hubbell Bill Walker Herb Pennock Lefty Gomez Bill Hallahan Larry French Earl Whitehill Rube Watberg Pollet Vic Lombardi St. Louis Cardinals Air Corps Pittsburgh Pirates Canal Zone Bosox Ted Williams Lombardi Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Leo Durocher Interborough Hilihorn Chicago Cubs Reds Rhinelanders Cincinnati Eddie Lu Kon Cincy Nate Andrews Browns al Benton Eddie Lake Eddie Mayo Hank Greenberg Barney McCasky Philadelphia Athletics Allen Geisél Warren Rosar Cleveland Chicago

Smog in L A blamed on chlorine gas in holdover case

Los Angeles officials revealed that last fall's choking smog came from chlorine gas similar to WWI use. EL Kunkel, air pollution chief, said he endured a heavy dose during service. Information was kept during talks with a metal firm that later installed nonchlorine equipment. Kansas Relays revived in Lawrence after three-year layoff with around 600 entrants across 23 track events.

L.A Associated Press Los Angeles EL Kunkel Kansas Relays Lawrence Three Springs

Opening Games In City Softball League Postponed

Howard B. Fillmer announces the City Softball League postpones opening until Monday April 29 due to necessary repairs to the lighting system at the local diamond. Eight teams entered including Universal Supply, Heaver Service Co, Richmond Laundry, Heckley Hardware, Bemeco, Appalachian Power Co, and Moose Club. A schedule of two games per night, three nights weekly will be announced soon.

City Howard B. Fillmer City Softball League Universal Supply Heaver, Service Co Richmond Laundry Heckley Hardware Bemeco

Portsiders Win Eight Of Twelve Contests So Far

Major League baseball opened three days ago and left handed pitchers headline a strong start. Howie Pollet, Mickey Harris and Vic Lombardi led wins for St Louis, Boston and Brooklyn respectively as seven other teams posted victories. The season's early results show a left handed corps at the forefront with notable performances from Pollet and Lombardi and a bold opening in the 1946 campaign.

Portsiders

Governor Hooks Blue Marlin Too Late For Prize

Governor Meadows announced he captured the season’s only blue marlin in Ft. Lauderdale waters, a seven foot seventy five pound fish judged among the finest seen. The catch arrived a week after the city’s fishing tournament closed, so no prize. He plans to mount the fish for display in his office.

Tne Associated Press Charleston W. VA Meadows Ft. Lauderdale Fla

Wildcats Rout Stoco Indians 6 3 Open baseball season win

Trap Hill Wildcats beat Stoco Indians 6 to 3 in the season opener. Cimala propelled the home team with a three run double in a five run fifth. Stoco struggled against Thomas and Rogers, while Trap Hill seeks another matchup Wednesday at Amigo and a title defense at Mark Twain Thursday.

Frank Vass Trap Hill Wildcats Stoco Indians Vassmen Thomas and Rogers Cimala Amigo Wildcats Mark Twain Tray Mill AE Burke Clay Cimala Co Hédgecock Mickey It Wickless Push St Eich Brunty Stoco AB RH O AE Mann Rf Thomas P Burton If Smith Lb Waddell Co Shumale Ib McVey cl Kidd Ryan Trap Hill Stoco Cimal Jutton Tra Hill Staco Thomas

Robinson Makes History With Big Day At Jersey City

Jackie Robinson, at 28, homered once and collected three singles, two stolen bases and four RBIs as the Royals crushed the Jersey City Giants 14 to 1 in Montreal. He became the first Negro to break into modern organized baseball, but kept his focus on doing his best. His first day batting average stood at .800.

Associated Press Jersey City Jackie Robinson Montreal Hhree Robinson Royals Jersey City Giants

Tryon Named Hobart Football Coach After Hiatus

Geneva N Y May 16 18 forum honors Westinghouse centennial invites leaders to discuss science industry and society. Eddie Tryon Colgate backfield star 1923 25 named head coach as Hobart returns to inter collegiate play after a three year lapse.

Iryon Hobart Associated Press Geneva J. Edward Eddie) Tryon Colgate Hobart College Pittsburgh George Westinghouse The Electric Corporation

Parsons Sets Eight Zones Of Play In State Baseball Title Play-Off

West Virginia scholastic baseball will crown a state champion through eight regions, each sending a representative to the State Tournament in Charleston May 30 to June 1. Regions span from Weirton to Welch with eight regional directors named, regional winners to be decided by various methods, and the defending champion Weirton expected to compete after weather delays in 1945.

Charles Armentrout Associated Press Charleston W. VA Russ Parsons West Virginia Weirton Chester Newell New Cumberland Follawsbee Wellsburg Bethany West Liberty Benwood Union Mounds Wheeling Carl Hamill West Fairmont University Morgantown Fairview Farmington Mannington Victory Barrackville Bridgeport Clay- Battelle Blacksville Paul Biz) Dawson Parkersburg Pentisboro Wallace St. Marys Pine Grove Cairo Elizabeth Sistersville Smithfield Harrisville Middlebourne Ed Rhodes Terra Alla Newburg Beverly Moorefield Masontown Aurora Circleville Arthurdale Belington Petersburg Jim Clara Térra Alta Huntington East Huntington Central Van Winfield, Williamson Huntington Vinson Madison and Chattaray H C. Lantz Huntington South Charleston I Charleston Stonewall Jackson Dunbar St. Albans Sissonville East Bank Nitro Beckley Kingston Hinton Seth Trap HI Colcord Montgomery Shady Spring Ken Hunt Welch Biz Creek Ward Gary Northforks Jaeger Elkhorn Cecil Lacy

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